John & Linda Whitney

Family Chain

Isn't it amazing how your mom is always there to catch you when you fall? This bronze, brass, and copper sculpted figurine necklace celebrates your unbreakable familial bond by linking your choice of up to three children. Each piece is individually forged, soldered, cast and cold-connected by metalsmiths John & Linda Whitney in Florida.

Bracelets available with your choice of 1, 2 or 3 children in any combination of boys and girls.

Please check out our Family bracelet and additional charms, also by John and Linda Whitney.

Due to the handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

As an art student at University of Kansas in the 1970’s, John Whitney would sketch his future wife Linda’s orchestra rehearsals and quartet workshops. Gathering inspiration from the alluring sounds and sleek structure of the instruments, John turned the drawings into sculpted figures using traditional metalsmith techniques. Today, John and Linda design their one-of-a-kind creations together in Sarasota, Florida. With the help of their studio assistant, and their perky Havenese “art dogs,” they invent, forge, and stretch the possibilities of their beloved craft.

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Most of our items are in stock and will ship quickly. Orders for in-stock items placed before 5pm ET (Economy and Standard shipping) or 2pm ET (Preferred, Expedited, and Express shipping) Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, will ship:

Economy shipping:

within 8 days, arriving no later than the 9th business day after the order was placed.

I bought this for my daughter to celebrate the wonderful bond between her and her little 4 year old girl. I love this necklace. It is unique and so lovely and well made. She is going to love this when she opens it on Christmas Day. And it is cool that if she decides to have another child in the future, we can order another pendant and add it on.

I purchased this necklace for a family member because she puts everything into being a great mother for her three children. It's unique - I haven't seen other mother necklaces quite as whimsical as this one, and it will be a wonderful gift that has a great deal of meaning behind it.

I gave this necklace to my daughter on Mother's Dayfrom her two children. When my grandson saw the necklace and noticed the little skirt on the girlcharm, he asked me "why am I naked.?"I had no answer for him! His Mom loves the necklaceand so do the kids. Looks perfect.

I had went to my mom's house a few days after she had received this necklace as a Mother's Day gift. She said she loved it so much that she had barely taken it off since getting it. It's a really cute necklace, that has both a boy and a girl representing my brother and I. I'm so glad we bought this necklace for our mom. I know she loves it.

For some reason my tracking number kept saying out for delivery. When it finally did arrive I was out of town. Package was at front door in plain sight for 2 days. Someone could have easily taken it and run. Luckily no one did. My purchase was over $250.00. I live in a townhouse complex where entryways are not obstructed.. Perhaps packages over a certain amount should be sent more securly. Just a suggestion. Anyways, I love my necklaces-----1 for. me and 3 others for' my girls. My sister has order one for each of her 5 girls also. Just love them and thanks so much!